Swiss gold and enamel Louis XV pocket watch Circa 1780

Gold quarter repeating verge
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A decorative Swiss 18 carat vari colour gold and enamel Louis XV pocket watch, made by Bordier in Geneva, circa 1780. An open faced keywinding quarter repeating pocket watch. Quarter repeater à toc by one hammer on one bell. The case back with, in the center, painted on enamel a medallion showing a lady having her hand kissed by a young man kneeling before her; the bezel is set with rhinestones. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals and yellow gold Louis XV hands. A full plate, gilded brass movement, fusee and chain, verge escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, silver regulator disc; repeater work on the main plate, under the dial. Signature on the dial and movement.
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Diameter: 42 mm
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Weight: 73 g
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Signed: Bordier, Geneva
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Bordier
The Bordier family had a long history in Genevan watchmaking, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. In the late 18th century, around 1780, the prominent pocket watchmaking firm Frères Bordier was founded by Denis and Isaac Bordier and was active in Geneva from 1787 to 1810.
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The family business, operating under names such as Roman Bordier & Cie. and Bordier Frères, likely ended with the deaths of key members and shifts in industry practices. Their work is often found in antique auctions and museum collections, with documented pieces dating from the 1790’s to around 1830.